Beware Of Inflammable Insecticides - Kitchen Safety Tips

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By Anjana Ns

Friday, October 7, 2011, 10:04

You may find numerable advertisements and brands on how to get rid of various germs and insects at home. Creepy insects and germs killed by missile like sprays may look adventurous to home makers but unfortunately the sprays not only kill insects but even us.

Recently, there was a news that was circulated all over the internet. The sad demise of a lady who sustained severe injuries due to insecticides. According to the mail, the lady tried to spray an insecticide on a cockcroach when cooking was under process. The moment she sprayed over the insect, the gas burst leading to a terrible explosion. The lady was into flames in no time.

It is said that many insecticides are highly flammable. The nano particles in the sprays spread rapidly that may result in deadly hazards. Today we would want to discuss some Kitchen safety tips that need to followed while using these inflammable insecticides. Take a look.

Kitchen Safety Tips While Using Inflammable Insecticides -

1. Do not spray insecticides, perfumes or any spirits (containing alcohol) when the gas stove is on. It is not only dangerous but is also highly poisonous.

2. While spraying such killer sprays see to it that all the cooking items, food stuffs, utensils are covered or kept away.

3. If the cockroaches, lizards or any insects are spotted in the Kitchen while cooking, try getting them out of the cooking vicinity and then spray on them.

4. Do not lose the lid or seal given with the sprays as the uncovered liquids may evaporate and the vapours may support combustion.

5. Just switching the gas stoves alone wouldn't be enough, sometimes the sparks in the plug points may also cause explosion so check all the plug points and un-insulated wiring before using such insect repellents.

6. After the usage, try storing these chemical repellents in a closed area. Wash hands well after every usage.

7. Keep these inflammable insecticides away from kids and pets as even a drop of the liquid is enough to spoil health.

Using inflammable insecticides needs to be given a serious thought as it is not only the insects that are affected but even us as we inhale the same poisonous substances which on any day are not very good for health.

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